About RSR

RSR (Royal Sailors' Rests), often known as Aggies, is a Christian charity that provides 'people, places and projects' in support of the Royal Naval Service. The work has continued for the last 130 years.

People: RSR works closely with the NPFS (Naval Personal Family Service) and the Royal Naval Chaplaincy with on base CSWs (Chaplaincy Support Workers) at Royal Naval and Royal Marines establishments.

Places: RSR provides Christian, alcohol free family leisure centres for serving personnel and their families situated close to the Royal Naval Port areas at Helensburgh and Rowner.

Projects: NVQ Courses; Freephone self help debt support through the RSR / Credit Action partnership & Cybercafe Support workers providing access to internet services at naval service establshments.

The RSR news magazine, "Ashore & Afloat" is published three times a year and is available from the main office at RSR, Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RN or by emailing: info@rsr.org .uk

Dame Agnes Weston's Royal Sailors's Rests Registered Charity 238748
RSR - affectionately known by the Royal Naval Service for 130 years as 'Aggies'


RSR is a Christian charity dedicated to supporting Naval Service personnel and their families. Motivated by the love of God, and in close co-operation with the Naval authorities, RSR achieves this calling by:
  • Seeking to befriend and support Naval Personnel and their families;
  • Providing facilities for education and recreation;
  • Addressing other specific areas of need identified with Service life

Working 'for the glory of God and the good of the Service' since 1876.

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